Cert 15
10th November 2022
BAFTA 2022: Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Nomination Woody Norman; San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle 2022: Best Screenplay
Director: Mike Mills
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Gabby Hoffman, Woody Norman
Country: USA 109 minutes
UK release date: Dec 2021
Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) is an emotionally stunted and soft spoken radio journalist who travels the country interviewing children about their thoughts concerning their world and their future. When his semi-estranged sister Viv asks him to look after her son, Jesse, while she cares for her ex-husband, the emotional tables are turned on Johnny. Cool uncle and inquisitive nephew embark on a journey across country, whilst discovering different aspects to themselves, one conversation at a time.
“This is a movie about listening -really listening – to what other people have to say.” – Wendy Ide, Observer (UK)
“In brilliant black and white and with careful sound design, the director makes very subtle use of flashback to compose this exciting story of family reconciliation.” – Andrew G, Bermejo, Cinemania (Spain)
Film Club at the Roxy 